Screws

Screws

Every screw in a toolbox has a specific use to make Life Out Here a little easier. Each thread profile, coating and drive style is built around a specific material and what that material will be asked to hold. Explore a range of reliable fasteners at Tractor Supply and find the right screws for your workload.

Keep Hardware in Place

A screw holds things together by turning into material and creating tension between the surfaces it joins. That part is simple enough. What gets more involved is choosing the right design for the job, because thread profile, shank length and base material all shift depending on what's being fastened and what conditions it will face.

The recess in the screw head is where the bit locks, and different shapes (drive styles) transfer torque differently. Phillips and Slotted heads have been standard for decades and work with tools you may already own. Combination heads take either one, which comes in handy with a mixed bit set. Star (also called Torx) and Hex drives grip the bit more tightly, reducing slippage when you're applying heavy torque. Socket drives are built into precision and mechanical hardware where clean, controlled installation is the priority. Thumb screws are the exception — with no driller or driver required, they tighten by hand in spots where a tool can't reach.

To meet the needs of various jobs, our selection includes the following:

Fasteners for Framing and Finishing

The right screw for a wood project depends on whether the material is structural, decorative or somewhere in between. Deck screws are coated to resist corrosion from moisture and the chemicals in pressure-treated lumber, and their heads sit flush without cracking or lifting the board face. Drywall screws come in two thread patterns: fine for steel studs and coarse for wood, both with pointed tips that bit in without needing a pilot hole. Wood screws cover furniture, cabinetry, trim and general structural work with threads designed to grip wood fibers and stay put.

Screws Built for Metal Surfaces

Metal surfaces require screws engineered specifically for them, because standard wood screws will spin, strip or fail to grip at all. Sheet metal screws have threads that run the full length of the shank rather than just near the tip, allowing them to grip thin metal directly. Self-drilling screws have a tip shaped similar to a small drill bit that cuts through metal as the screw is driven, so drilling and fastening happen in a single pass with no pilot hole required. Both types come in finishes and sizes suited For Life Out Here, covering indoor and outdoor applications.

Fasteners for Mechanical and Precision Work

Machine screws are built to thread into a pre-tapped hole or cinch down with a nut, and they come in head styles such as flat, pan and round. Inch- and metric-sizing covers most equipment and repair applications. Socket head cap screws share that same thread accuracy but look different at the head, with a cylindrical top and a hex-shaped pocket in the center. That pocket is where a hex key (also called an Allen wrench) fits, giving you strong, controlled tightening power in spaces where a Phillips or flathead screwdriver simply won't go.

Shop Screws at Tractor Supply

A screw that's matched to its material takes a lot of the guesswork out of a project. It fits cleanly, holds the load as it should and doesn't damage the surface around it in the process. Browse our range of screws on our website or visit your local Tractor Supply store.